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Carnfunnock Shore Walk

Carnfunnock Country Park, Coast Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 2LH
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One of a whole host of great walks on offer through the picturesque surroundings of Carnfunnock Country Park.

Start Point:
D384066

Finish Point:


Route:
Go past the activity centre to the sandy beach at Drains Bay.

Distance:
1.3 miles

Terrain:
Flat, hilly, slopes and steps

Points of interest:
Activity centre, Drain’s Bay beach

Facilities:
The Cafe and Visitor Centre, with tourist information and novelty goods for sale, are open daily from mid March-October. The Cafe is open at weekends throughout the year. (Tel: 07933 884350 for confirmation of cafe opening hours)There is a charge to use the car park in the summer season, although registered blue badge holders can park for free on production of their badge. Parking is also available in Carnfunnock Bay and Drains Bay. Toilets are open all year (excluding Christmas Day). The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: – Café (wheelchair accessible) – Disabled parking – Lighting (entire route) – Visitors Centre – Disabled toilets.

Dog Policy:
Park operates dog zones. Dogs are not permitted in the activity centre. Dogs must be under control at all times. Use bins provided for waste.

Nearest town:
Larne, Drains Bay & Ballygally.

OS map:
Sheet 9

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Signpost at Carnfunnock Country ParkCarnfunnock Country Park, LarnePacked full of fun family activities and attractions, Carnfunnock Country Park offers over 191 hectares of mixed woodland, colourful gardens, way-marked walks and spectacular coastline, with panoramic views of the Antrim Coast and North Channel.

Walks at Carnfunnock Country Park, LarneA whole host of great walks on offer through the picturesque surroundings of Carnfunnock Country Park.

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Road Directions

On Antrim Coast Road (A2), 3.5 miles north of Larne. Walk from the main car park following sign posts directly to the Carnfunnock Visitor Centre.

Larne parkrun starts and ends at Drains Bay car park.

Public Transport Directions

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